The Seahawks rolled over the Arizona Cardinals 17-3 yesterday at Lumen Field, and while a win is always sweet, it was the Cardinals’ anemic three-point output that truly screamed volumes about our defense. The 12s were absolutely fired up watching our boys shut down an opponent, keeping them to barely anything on the scoreboard. This wasn’t just another game, it was a defensive masterclass, period.
Our Defense Is the Real Deal
Let’s be real, holding any NFL team to three points is insane, especially when our defense was missing some key guys. Leonard Williams and Uchenna Nwosu were both out, yet our D didn’t skip a beat. The Cardinals offense, led by Gardner Minshew, was completely stifled. Minshew put up only 166 yards on 21 completions from 30 attempts. That’s not just bad for him, that’s a credit to how suffocating our defense was all game long. They struggled to run the ball too, with only 50 yards on 18 carries as a team. Tyler Allgeier, their main back, managed just 46 yards on 17 carries. Our guys were flying around, making tackles, and just plain getting it done, even when they had to dig deep with some absences.
Arizona’s Woes Are Our Gains
The Cardinals are now sitting at a dismal 3-6, and you can tell their fan base is already counting down the days for a new era. The source article mentioned their offensive line was almost fully healthy, with four of five projected starters in the lineup, yet it didn’t matter. Our defense just chewed them up and spat them out. The blame for Arizona was squarely put on their Head Coach Mike LaFleur, Minshew, and the whole offense. We can question some things Nick Rallis did on their side, but honestly, when you hold a team to three points, it’s clear whose side is winning that battle. This just hammers home how dominant our defensive unit was in the Emerald City yesterday.
This was a statement win for the Hawks, especially on the defensive side of the ball. We’re riding high after this one, and you know the 12s were roaring all game. Get ready, Seattle, because next week, this defense is coming for more.
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Originally reported by Revenge of the Birds.
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